Meaning of the word prise in English
What does prise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
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US /praɪz/
UK /praɪz/
Verb
1.
to force open or apart, especially with a lever
Example:
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He had to prise the lid off the old paint can.
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They managed to prise the door open with a crowbar.
2.
to extract something from someone with difficulty
Example:
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It was hard to prise the truth out of him.
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She tried to prise a confession from the suspect.